Worrigee Crime Index

54

(100 is safest)

Safer than 54% of most Australia suburbs

Worrigee Crime Map

Worrigee crime map

Worrigee Crime Statistics at a Glance

The chart below shows the 60-month trend of the number of offences that occurred in Worrigee.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Worrigee
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 224, down 10% from 250 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Worrigee is in the 56th percentile for safety, meaning 44% of NSW suburbs are safer than Worrigee and 56% of suburbs are more dangerous than Worrigee.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 8% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 24% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 increased by 44% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 13% (8 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 200% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There was no change in the number of motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 11% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Worrigee: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate analyzed crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research and found that crime rates in Worrigee are about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 54% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Worrigee are higher than approximately 44% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has high scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 29 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property while the risk of becoming a victim of crime in New South Wales is at 1 in 20.

Discovering the full picture of Worrigee’s crime statistics is crucial, and delving into the details of its against the person and property crime data is the key. By doing so, we can uncover which type of crime is more prevalent, whether it be violent or property-related, and gain a deeper understanding of the crime rate in Worrigee. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Worrigee Crime rate for crimes against the person is 1296 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Worrigee was 1 in 76. The crimes against persons included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

According to our data, the likelihood of an individual becoming a victim of property crime in Worrigee is 1 in 49, with a rate of 1999 incidents per 100,000 inhabitants. It is important to note that the average rate of property crime in NSW is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The property crimes included in this analysis consist of theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property.

Looking to understand the various types of criminal offences in New South Wales and make sense of crime data? Check out our NSW crime glossary for easy-to-understand definitions of common criminal offences.

Worrigee Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person701296
Property and deception offences1081999
Drug offences11204
Public order and security offences13241
Justice procedures offences15278
Other offences7130
Total2244147

Worrigee Crimes Against the Person

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of a Crime Against the Person

1 in 76

In Worrigee

1 in 65

In NSW

Crimes Against the Person Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Violent crimes against the person in Worrigee vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Worrigee vs NSW

Worrigee population: 5402

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault3762864685770
Sexual offences1314650241179
Robbery217603722
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1740910315501
Other offences against the person118831923

Here is a breakdown of the major crimes against the person (violent crimes) including the number of offences and Worrigee crime rates for the selected offences.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault6111
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences7130
Domestic violence related assault22407
Non-domestic violence related assault13241

Worrigee Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 49

In Worrigee

1 in 30

In NSW

Property and Deception Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Property offences in Worrigee vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Worrigee vs NSW, Australia

Worrigee population: 5402

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft7118002813142204
Burglary/Break and Enter1324967241306
Arson437607446
Malicious damage to property2049136370602

An overview of the major property and deception offences, including Worrigee crime statistics for each offence type.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft6111
Steal from motor vehicle23426
Steal from retail store474
Break and enter dwelling12222
Break and enter non-dwelling119

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Worrigee vs NSW

Drug Offences: Worrigee vs New South Wales

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Drug use and possession5340329341667
Drug dealing and trafficking46293747705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs21116371366
Other drug offences05841072

Public Order and Security Offences

Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Public order and security offences comparison chart

Public Order and Security Offences: Worrigee vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct717321130212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences614664111179.54

Worrigee Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Worrigee vs NSW

Worrigee Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Worrigee in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Worrigee in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 0.

What’s the most common crime in Worrigee?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Worrigee is fraud.

What is the crime rate in Worrigee?

The overall crime rate in Worrigee, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 4147 in the year ending December 2021.

However, it’s important to note that this is an aggregate figure that includes all types of crime, and some types of offences are more prevalent than others. Additionally, crime rates can vary by location, with some areas experiencing higher rates of certain types of crime than others.

Is Worrigee a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Worrigee total crime rate in 2021 was 4147. This means it’s 56% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Worrigee has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Worrigee safe at night?

40% of crimes in Worrigee occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Worrigee at night.

Total Crime Stats of Worrigee

DivisionSubdivisionOffence typeYear (2020)Year (2021)
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder00
Crimes against the personHomicideAttempted murder00
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder accessory, conspiracy00
Crimes against the personHomicideManslaughter00
Crimes against the personAssaultAssault Police12
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault2922
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault1013
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault46
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences1330
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery257
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping00
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment1917
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person21
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft66
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle1723
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store34
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods41
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling66
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud2530
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences21
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling612
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling311
Property and deception offencesArsonArson04
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property1820
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis63
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines122
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine02
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines20
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs01
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis12
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences30
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass14
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent42
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences166
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences13
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences01
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences73
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order167
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions94
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer34
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures00

Note: The data for murder and manslaughter refers to the number of recorded victims, not criminal incidents.

References

  • NSW Police public site
  • NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR).
  • Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census QuickStats for all persons

Greater Capital City Statistical Area

Greater Sydney